World's first robotic bladder transplant attempted in tiny trial
NCT ID NCT05462561
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase trial tests whether a robotic bladder transplant from a deceased donor is feasible and safe for people with severe bladder problems. Only 5 participants will be enrolled. The main goal is to see if the transplanted bladder gets good blood flow. If it works, it might offer an alternative to current treatments, but lifelong immune-suppressing drugs are required.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Robotic vascularized composite bladder allograft transplantation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new surgical option for people with severe bladder problems who currently need bowel-based urinary diversion.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, first-in-human trial with only 5 participants. The procedure is complex, carries risks of rejection and complications, and requires lifelong immunosuppression.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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